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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,184.82, 639,352.71 and 272,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,184.82, 639,352.71 and 272,254.86 is: 375,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,184.82 : 639,352.71 = 272,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,184.82/639,352.71 = 272,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,184.82x = 639,352.71 × 272,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,184.82x = 174,066,882,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,066,882,551.67/463,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,804.38

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